Souled American - Rise Above It: A Souled American Anthology

Souled American - Rise Above It: A Souled American Anthology

Souled American are a conundrum. Some say the Illinois quartet-turned-duo invented alt.country; others would bristle at that suggestion. They’ve been around for almost 40 years, but have only released six albums, a judicious selection from which now makes up Rise Above It, their first anthology. While they never reached a large audience, they’re held in high esteem: some of their supporters include Jeff Tweedy, who dedicated a chapter of his boo…